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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.94, 27,425.91 and 4,432.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.94, 27,425.91 and 4,432.94 is: 6,649.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.94 : 27,425.91 = 4,432.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.94/27,425.91 = 4,432.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.94x = 27,425.91 × 4,432.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.94x = 121,577,391.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,577,391.31/18,283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,649.41

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